Hi
@JoBodensee, You have an overwhelming set of tasks,
like a juggling performer.
I wonder if you keep putting others ahead of you.
Of course
your children are a priority. and you are their super-heroine) But
your diabetes needs to be another one, particularly when it comes to work.
You have a new whizz-bang new phone, so perhaps set
some subtle alarms on it to measure your bsls or read them off at work.
That information can help when you discuss things with your DSN.
No need to feel pressured or guilty about doing this at work. Or of rushing through work.
Think about smokers. They may need a smoke break during work and this is usually tolerated ?
If so, you have
even more right than them to take time out to check bsls, plus not work through lunch etc.
Stress is the enemy, so try at least several times a day (phone reminder!) even perhaps at BSL reading times
to concentrate on your breathing. We breathe shallowly and more often when stressed and we struggle with making decisions etc in that state.
Consider taking some slow breaths, not too deep or rapid, to allow stress to ease. Breathe slowly.
Also do you have
a counselling service related to your workplace ? You might be able to legitimately have time to receive such counselling and possibly free of charge. Breath slowly !!
Being able to
delegate some duties to one's partner,
receive and accept help from friends, parents etc(
and not being too proud to do so). The Sunday cook up to pro
vide frozen meals during the week (thank heaven for the microwave) and finding
quality time for the little'uns AND for yourself is all part of it. My brazen, self-centred recommendation is: my-best-kite.com for kids and you. Breathe.
Know that you are doing a great job with so many challenges !
We are all cheering you on so please keep posting, asking questions, sharing feelings.
